Lanya Olmstead was born in Florida to a mother who immigrated from Taiwan and an American father of Norwegian ancestry. Ethnically, she considers herself half Taiwanese and half Norwegian. But when applying to Harvard, Olmstead checked only one box for her race: white. « more »
The Winter Antiques Show celebrates its 58th year as America’s most prestigious antiques show, providing museums, collectors, dealers, design professionals and first-time buyers with opportunities to see and purchase exceptional pieces showcased by 73 exhibitors. « more »
The 14th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards promises to be a star-studded event in celebration of excellence in film, television and commercial costume design. The winners will be revealed at the Awards gala hosted by award winning film and television actress, Jane Lynch, with LACOSTE as presenting sponsor, on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the Beverly Hilton. « more »
Two movies that AsianInNY has covered: Iran’s A Separation and Taiwan’s Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale are now on the top 9 choices of The Academy Awards’ Foreign Language Films. « more »
For the sixth consecutive year, the Japan Pavilion at the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York will acquaint the industry with the unique flavors and exciting new culinary innovations of Japan during March 4 – 6, 2012 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Located on the show floor, the Pavilion will provide an exclusive opportunity to encounter enticing food and products from all over Japan in one place. « more »
The Chinese Lunar New Year is almost upon us—it’s January 23rd this year, to be exact, and there are all sorts of fun parades and festivals happening in Manhattan’s Chinatown and in Flushing. But after you’ve had your fill of giant dragon puppets, drummers and fireworks, you’ll understandably be very hungry. Here’s what to do about it. « more »
Is John Liu politically dead? Ever since an ongoing FBI investigation into the embattled New York City Comptroller’s campaign finances began last year, bird-like murmurs have fluttered through the air in New York’s Asian American community . « more »
Panda Express, the nation’s leader in Asian dining experiences, will celebrate the 2012 Chinese New Year holiday and the Year of the Dragon on Jan. 23 with a free entree serving of Firecracker Chicken Breast(TM) for Panda Express Facebook fans. « more »
January 23, 2012 marks the 4,710th Lunar New Year, and the Museum of Chinese in America is inviting old and new friends to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a variety of fun and exciting events. « more »
